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BlueMTexpat

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45. I understood the poster's point
Wed Apr 20, 2016, 08:07 AM
Apr 2016

perfectly. It is you who do not seem to understand that the caucuses are much more like the SDs you decry.

Those who show up at initial state caucuses represent no one but themselves. They also represent only that segment of a state's population that is physically able to show up at a date, time and place that may prove to be inconvenient for MANY people and remain there for hours and hours. That is why caucuses are per se undemocratic and should be abolished completely.

I have long believed that about caucuses and so do most people I know. It is not simply a revelation I had because my candidate has not done as well in them.

There is literally no way you can extrapolate a popular vote from caucus attendance other than from those voters who showed up.

Snake eyes for BS. dubyadiprecession Apr 2016 #1
Why does Hillary keep campaigning Kokonoe Apr 2016 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Apr 2016 #61
Really? iandhr Apr 2016 #66
. baldguy Apr 2016 #3
Apropos gif! BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #22
LOL FSogol Apr 2016 #71
Hillary will steamroll Trump, it won't even be close. PBass Apr 2016 #4
Weaver is insane. If there was a mercy rule in politics, they would stop the primary. Sancho Apr 2016 #5
What about those who have not voted? longship Apr 2016 #7
So you have demonstrated that you don't understand basic polling... Sancho Apr 2016 #12
The OP says the super delegates will flip. There's no reason to think they will do so. pnwmom Apr 2016 #13
She's going to have a good week next week Cosmocat Apr 2016 #27
The process is the process Cosmocat Apr 2016 #32
All publicity is good publicity when you want to get your name out there. zalinda Apr 2016 #68
I agree... Thespian2 Apr 2016 #65
the "popular vote" doesn't include the caucuses magical thyme Apr 2016 #19
Wanna bet...there are more Democratic voters in my county in FL than in all of Iowa or Vermont Sancho Apr 2016 #24
Vermont doesn't caucus magical thyme Apr 2016 #67
Some of your facts are wrong. Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #20
Any statistician worth his/her salt BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #28
"the young ones you likely hang out with"--you mean my grandnieces? Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #75
It's interesting that you blame BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #81
Bernie Sanders work experience is more extensive than you know sketchy Apr 2016 #83
Yawn... Sancho Apr 2016 #29
A union leader for Hillary/??? freebrew Apr 2016 #70
Listen to some members... Sancho Apr 2016 #73
It's a campaign ad... freebrew Apr 2016 #74
Thank you for this excellent and thoughtful post! dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Apr 2016 #62
"We'll see", said the Zen Master. longship Apr 2016 #6
Hillary supporters don't care what Bernie's negative are or are not. leftofcool Apr 2016 #8
jerks for Hillary Craig234 Apr 2016 #10
Yeah, I said he was done after Nevada. Now look at predictwise today! OhZone Apr 2016 #16
Thank you for letting us know how Hillary supporters feel. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #55
I hope Bernie stays in - he's a good sparring partner. Sancho Apr 2016 #14
I guess we will all just have to wait and see . classykaren Apr 2016 #18
"Bernie has no path to win." That's not true. Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #34
Yeah Cosmocat Apr 2016 #35
Delegates in primaries also represent many voters. When statisticians calculate pnwmom Apr 2016 #15
That "silly popular vote" notion BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #31
Uh, did you understood the poster's point? dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #40
I understood the poster's point BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #45
Now you have misunderstood my point dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #48
Thanks for your BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #80
You're quite welcome. dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #82
Forked tongued, snakes-in-the-grass, that's Weaver and his BS boss. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #9
that snake Craig234 Apr 2016 #11
The snake is the symbol of the ancient goddess. Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #36
Bernie is winning Phil1934 Apr 2016 #17
Yes, he's... zentrum Apr 2016 #37
Although I am #BernieOrBust greymouse Apr 2016 #21
Yes, primary to the left, general election and governing to the right is their mantra - eom dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #41
Right. It's ... zentrum Apr 2016 #54
De' Nile Indydem Apr 2016 #23
Bernie better stay around Arizona Roadrunner Apr 2016 #25
Those are all good Republican talking points, I think. apcalc Apr 2016 #33
You got it! Arizona Roadrunner Apr 2016 #46
Are you saying that the FBI has been wasting a year on... Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #47
Everyone needs to watch the video... PBass Apr 2016 #26
They're talking about Bernie stealing the nomination here, with back room deals. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #50
IMO anyone who supports Hillary and maunders on about integrity..... djean111 Apr 2016 #57
If the party wants to beat the GOP and build the party, yes. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #30
This is the Grand Delusion liberal N proud Apr 2016 #38
"I was destined to see ROME!" Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #39
If I had the time, I might have edited that liberal N proud Apr 2016 #44
I think the Clinton campaign is the grand illusion, but maybe that's just me dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #42
Delegate count says it must just be you. liberal N proud Apr 2016 #43
No it doesn't. dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #51
OK liberal N proud Apr 2016 #58
Sorry, winning a vote does not define objective reality dreamnightwind Apr 2016 #59
No, it's me, too, and... Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #53
"Welcome to the Grand Delusion!" YoungDemCA Apr 2016 #77
Just change the word liberal N proud Apr 2016 #79
Weaver made a fool of himself last night Gothmog Apr 2016 #52
Because Google screwed things up... quickesst Apr 2016 #56
You mean this? 2naSalit Apr 2016 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Apr 2016 #60
Bernie's toast! Gamecock Lefty Apr 2016 #63
Bernie is demonstrating that were he ever to be elected president stopbush Apr 2016 #64
This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Apr 2016 #69
Weaver needs psy help NOW riversedge Apr 2016 #76
And I'll be Sleeping with Nicole Kidman Tonight hrc guy Apr 2016 #78
kick for fun wyldwolf Jun 2016 #84
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